1996 BMW 725 vs. 1990 Ford Granada
To start off, 1996 BMW 725 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Granada would be higher. Both 1996 BMW 725 and 1990 Ford Granada are equipped with a 2,498 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 725 (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (92 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 725 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1990 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 BMW 725 (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 725 | 1990 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 725 | Granada |
Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 92 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 21.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2770 mm |